8% / 10% / 12% KMnO₄ Grades
Customizable potassium permanganate loading tailored to UL, ISO, or GB/T 18801 air purifier CCM targets.
01 / 05 · Studio PackshotPotassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media
8–12% KMnO₄ Purple Chemisorption Spheres
botouseneco Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media is an industrial purple spherical chemisorption filter media (3–5mm beads) engineered for HEPA air purifier cartridges, commercial ERV/HRV fresh-air systems, data center corrosion control, and breathable cabinet packs. Impregnated with 8%–12% KMnO₄ on high-porosity γ-Al₂O₃ spheres, it irreversibly oxidizes formaldehyde, H₂S, and SO₂ on contact.
- Formaldehyde (HCHO) & Acetaldehyde
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) & Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
- Ethylene, Ammonia & Acidic Corrosive Gases
- Dosage
- 50%50 blend with coconut activated carbon in HEPA/VOC filter cartridges
- Method
- Fill into honeycomb filter frames, V-bank trays, or breathable non-woven pouches
- Pack formats
- 500g / 1kg Canisters, 25kg Moisture-Proof Foil-Lined Drums & Ton Super-Sacks
Last updated
- 8% / 10% / 12% KMnO₄ Grades
- 8–12% KMnO₄
- Uniform 3–5mm Low-ΔP Spheres
- Low Pressure Drop
- Purple-to-Brown Life Indicator
- Redox Color Shift
- 25kg Drums to Ton Bulk Supply
- Filter OEM Direct
01Overview
What KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media does.
Industrial chemisorption filter media for air purifier OEMs, commercial HVAC scrubbers, and heavy-duty HCHO pouches.
Air purifier manufacturers, commercial fresh-air ventilation (ERV/FAU) brands, and museum/server-room gas-phase filtration engineers require a granular filter media with low pressure drop and guaranteed irreversible formaldehyde destruction. botouseneco Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media consists of uniform 3–5mm activated γ-alumina (Al₂O₃) spheres vacuum-impregnated with 8% to 12% potassium permanganate (KMnO₄). As contaminated air passes through the purple bead bed, formaldehyde and reduced sulfur gases are instantaneously oxidized into inert carbonate and sulfate salts trapped inside the alumina matrix.
Uniform 3–5mm Low-ΔP Spheres
High crush strength (≥120 N/bead) and uniform spherical geometry minimize airflow resistance and dust attrition.
Purple-to-Brown Life Indicator
Natural redox transition from purple (KMnO₄) to brown (MnO₂) enables accurate filter service life auditing.
25kg Drums to Ton Bulk Supply
Direct factory supply for air filter assembly plants, HVAC contractors, and retail adsorbent brands.
Key attributes
- Brand
- botouseneco
- Product line
- Slow-Release Gels & Solid Adsorbents
- Technology
- KMnO₄ chemisorption media
- Format
- Solid media
- Target pollutants
- Formaldehyde · Odor & ammonia
- Applications
- Commercial & HVAC
- Coverage
- 50:50 with carbon
- Pack range
- 500 g – 25 kg
- Place of origin
- Botou, Hebei, China
- Private label
- Label · bottle · scent · strength
- Samples
- Kit of 1–5 units, ships in 24–48 hours
Reaction mechanism
Redox Chemisorption: Permanganate (Mn⁷⁺ → Mn⁴⁺) Irreversible Oxidation
High-surface-area γ-Al₂O₃ (≥280 m²/g) adsorbs polar formaldehyde molecules onto moisture-buffered pore walls where KMnO₄ (Mn⁷⁺, vibrant purple) oxidizes HCHO into CO₂ and H₂O while reducing itself to harmless brown manganese dioxide (MnO₂, Mn⁴⁺)—providing a built-in visual exhaustion colour change from purple to dark brown.
Reaction pathway
Al₂O₃ + KMnO₄ (8–12%) + HCHO → MnO₂ + CO₂- Active chemistry
- γ-Al₂O₃ pore capture + KMnO₄ (8%–12%) irreversible redox mineralization
- Class
- Industrial Gas-Phase Chemisorption Media
02Technical data
Technical Specifications
Published factory QC parameters for engineering submittals, tenders and procurement files, grouped the way distributors list them.
Need the signed documents?
English TDS, GHS-format SDS and a batch COA for KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media.
Request documents| KMnO₄ Impregnation Content | 8%, 10%, or 12% (±0.5% wt/wt customizable per B2B order) |
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| Particle Diameter & Bulk Density | 2–4mm / 3–5mm / 4–6mm spheres; Bulk Density 0.75 – 0.85 g/cm³ |
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| Specific Surface Area & Crush Strength | ≥ 280 m²/g BET surface area; Crush Strength ≥ 120 N/particle |
| Grade | High-Capacity Chemisorption & Sustained-Release Grade |
| CAS number(s) | 1344-28-1 (Activated Alumina, γ-Al₂O₃ carrier) · 7722-64-7 (Potassium Permanganate, 8–12 % impregnation) |
| Appearance | Purple spherical granules (KMnO₄-impregnated activated alumina) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Viscosity | Not applicable (Solid spherical alumina media) |
| Flash point | Non-flammable / Non-combustible under normal indoor conditions |
| Solubility | Insoluble solid alumina carrier (KMnO₄ impregnant is water-soluble) |
| VOC content | 0 g/L (Zero VOC emission) |
| Target Gases | Formaldehyde (HCHO), H₂S, SO₂, NOₓ, Ethylene (C₂H₄), Organic Acids |
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| B2B Packaging | 1kg canisters, 25kg foil-sealed fiber drums, 500kg/1000kg jumbo bags |
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03Application
Filter Bed Blending & Pressure Drop Protocol
Blend 1:1 with coconut carbon for dual HCHO + benzene filtration.
For residential and commercial air purifier cartridges, blending 50% Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media purple spheres (targeting polar HCHO/SO₂/H₂S) with 50% Amino-Acid Modified Activated Carbon Packs coconut carbon (targeting non-polar benzene/toluene) maximizes CADR and CCM ratings.
- 01
Baseline Concentration & Climate Log
Record initial HCHO/TVOC readings (mg/m³), room temperature (°C), relative humidity (% RH), and closure window (1h vs. 12h).
- 02
Substrate & Resin Identification
Identify whether off-gassing stems from urea-formaldehyde MDF/particleboard, phenolic plywood, solvent lacquers, or textile backings.
- 03
Atomization & Dosage Calculation
Calculate total surface area (m²) of panels, walls, and ceilings to determine exact liquid volume (ml/m²) and nozzle gauge (0.5mm–1.0mm).
- 04
B2B Packaging & Sample Validation
Confirm sample evaluation batch, TDS/MSDS export documentation, and commercial drum sizing (1L / 5L / 20L / 25L / 200L).
Suitable for
- Honeycomb air purifier filters
- commercial HVAC V-bank scrubbers
- breathable cabinet canisters
Before you apply
Color change from vibrant purple to dark brown inside bead core indicates media exhaustion
04Safety, handling & compliance
Handle, store and ship with confidence.
Hazard classification, storage and transport data follow the product's safety data sheet. Request the SDS for the full 16-section document.
Hazard communication (GHS)
- Signal word
- Per SDS Section 2
- Pictograms
- Per SDS Section 2 — supplied with each quotation
- Hazard statements
- Contains potassium permanganate, an oxidiser. · Free of flammable solvents and secondary VOCs.
- Precautionary statements
- Store dry and sealed, away from combustible materials, reducing agents and acids. · P305+P351+P338: If in eyes, rinse cautiously with clean water for several minutes.
Handling
Color change from vibrant purple to dark brown inside bead core indicates media exhaustion
Protective equipment: Nitrile gloves, safety glasses and a dust mask when loading loose media into filter beds.
Storage & shelf life
- Shelf life
- 36 months in unopened foil-lined moisture-proof drum.
- Storage
- Store at 5 °C - 35 °C in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight and freezing.
Transport
Classified per SDS Section 14 for each shipment, pack size and transport mode; confirmed in writing with your quotation.
Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
- CMA / CNAS Accredited Chamber Verification
- GHS Rev. 10 / ISO 11014 16-Section SDS Compliant
Certificate copies and full test reports are shared with buyers on request. Request copies · Quality & certifications
Regulatory status
- GB/T 18883-2022 Indoor Air Quality Standard Compliant
- US EPA TSCA Title VI & CARB Phase 2 Compatible
- EU REACH SVHC-Free Formulation
| Test | Standard | Laboratory | Result |
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| Gas-Phase Chemisorption & Redox Capacity | ISO 10121-1 / ISA-71.04 Gas-Phase Filtration Media Protocol | CMA/CNAS Accredited Environmental Lab & botouseneco QC Center | ≥ 93.5% single-pass HCHO, H₂S & SO₂ oxidation; crush strength ≥ 120 N/sphere |
| Attrition, Moisture Content & Bed Pressure-Drop Check | GB/T 7702 & Internal Filter-Bed QC Protocol | botouseneco Botou R&D Lab (Supervised by Jyen) | Pass (attrition < 0.5% wt; 8–12% KMnO₄ loading verified per batch) |
05Ordering & logistics
Formats, terms & private label.
- 500g / 1kg Canisters
- 25kg Moisture-Proof Foil-Lined Drums & Ton Super-Sacks
- Minimum order
- Sample evaluation kit (1-5 units); Bulk wholesale from 100 L / 4 drums; OEM private label from 500-1,000 units.
- Lead time
- Samples: 24-48 hours; Standard bulk drums: 5-7 business days; Custom OEM packaging: 10-14 business days.
- Samples
- Kit of 1–5 units, ships in 24–48 hours · 500 mL / 1 L liquid evaluation bottle or 200 g media sample pack.
- Units per carton
- 1 kg canisters, 25 kg moisture-proof foil-lined fiber drums, or 500 kg / 1,000 kg jumbo bags.
- Pallet
- Export palletized 25 kg fiber drums or 500 kg / 1,000 kg bulk super-sacks.
- Private label
- Your artwork, bottle or jar format, active concentration and scent profile
- Trade terms
- EXW Botou · FOB Tianjin · CIF / CFR Global Port
- Port of loading
- Tianjin Port (Xingang), China (~180 km from Botou factory)
06Documents
Technical & safety documents.
Every shipment travels with these documents. Download them here when available, or request the current version from our engineers.
- TDSEncrypted Technical Data Sheet & Specification (Read-Only PDF)Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media · English · v2026.4 (AES-Protected)
- SDSSafety Data Sheet (16-Section GHS Rev. 10 Format)Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media · English · v2026.4Request
- COABatch Certificate of Analysis (Lot-Numbered QC Report)Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media · English · vPer BatchRequest
07Dosage
Estimate the quantity for your project.
Based on the published coverage for KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media: 50%50 blend with coconut activated carbon in HEPA/VOC filter cartridges.
Published coverage: 50%50 blend with coconut activated carbon in HEPA/VOC filter cartridges
Estimated quantity
Dosed per unit
50%50 blend with coconut activated carbon in HEPA/VOC filter cartridges
Available formats500g / 1kg Canisters, 25kg Moisture-Proof Foil-Lined Drums & Ton Super-Sacks
Quote this quantityEstimate from the published coverage range. Real consumption depends on substrate porosity, nozzle size and baseline readings — our engineers confirm it with your quote.
08Questions
About KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media, answered.
01Can botouseneco customize the sphere diameter of Potassium Permanganate Activated Alumina Media to fit 10mm honeycomb air purifier panels?
Yes. We manufacture 1.5–2.5mm, 2–4mm, and 3–5mm sphere grades specifically calibrated for automatic honeycomb filter filling lines without bridging or dusting.
09Related
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- Dosage
- 1 jar / 10–15 m²
- Packs
- 150–250 g jars
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- Dosage
- 1–2 × 100 g / drawer
- Packs
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Engineering journal
Field protocols & guides using KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media.
Step-by-step dosing schedules, chamber test datasets and substrate compatibility guides written by our Botou formulation and QC team.
All 66 engineering guides
Coating HEPA and Non-Woven Air Filter Media with 5X Visible-Light Nano-TiO2 Sol: Dip/Spray Loading, 120 C Drying, and LED Reactor Design
OEM air filter coating guide for loading 5X Visible-Light Nano-TiO2 Sol onto PET non-woven, H13 fiberglass HEPA, and aluminum honeycomb media with under 3 Pa pressure drop and 405 to 450 nm LED reactors.
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Fruit and Flower Cold-Chain Containers and Ripening Warehouses: Sizing 8% to 12% KMnO4 Activated Alumina Scrubbers for Ethylene (C2H4) Oxidation
Post-harvest engineering guide to sizing 8% to 12% KMnO4 activated alumina scrubbers and ethylene sachets for 40-foot reefer containers and fruit cold rooms.
Jyen
Museum Display Cases, Archives, and Rare Book Vaults: Zero-Desorption Amino Carbon and KMnO4 Media to Prevent Acetic and Formic Acid Corrosion
Preventive conservation guide to abating acetic acid, formic acid, and formaldehyde in museum vitrines and rare book vaults using amino carbon and KMnO4 media.
Jyen
Data Center and Server Room ISA-71.04 G1 Copper Corrosion Control: Scrubbing H2S, SO2, and Cl2 with 12% KMnO4 Activated Alumina V-Banks
Engineering guide to data center ISA-71.04-2013 G1 corrosion control using 12% KMnO4 activated alumina and amino carbon V-banks to scrub H2S, SO2, and Cl2.
Jyen
Commercial Property Refuse Rooms, Compactor Chutes, and Grease Traps: High-CFU Bacillus Enzyme and Polyphenol H2S/Mercaptan Abatement
Step-by-step facility management tutorial on eliminating hydrogen sulfide (H2S), methyl mercaptan, trimethylamine, and rancid fat odors in commercial refuse rooms, trash chutes, and grease traps using >=10^8 CFU/mL Bacillus spores and plant polyphenols.
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Importing Non-DG Indoor Air Cleaners (HS Code 3824.99.9990): GHS Rev. 10 SDS, Sea/Air Freight, and Customs Guide
Step-by-step B2B import and customs clearance guide for shipping Non-Dangerous Goods (Non-DG) indoor air cleaners under HS Code 3824.99.9990 from Tianjin Port using 16-section GHS Rev. 10 SDS files.
Jyen
Factory-direct supply
Evaluate KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media on your substrates.
Request a sample with the English TDS and SDS, or send your project size for a bulk or private-label quotation of KMnO₄ Activated Alumina Media.